The error message provided indicates a replication issue in MySQL. Specifically, the error message “Cannot replicate because the master purged required binary logs” suggests that the master server has purged binary logs that are needed for replication on the slave server. To troubleshoot this issue, you can follow these steps:
- Verify the binary log expiration settings: Check the value of the expire_logs_days variable on the master server. This variable controls how long binary logs are kept before they are automatically purged. Ensure that this value is appropriately set to retain the required binary logs for replication.
- Check the slave’s current replication position: On the slave server, execute the SHOW SLAVE STATUS\G command to view the replication status. Look for the values of Relay_Master_Log_File and Exec_Master_Log_Pos. These values indicate the binary log file and position on the master that the slave is currently replicating from.
- Verify if the binary logs are still available on the master: On the master server, navigate to the directory where the binary logs are stored. Check if the binary log file indicated by Relay_Master_Log_File in the previous step still exists. If the file is missing, it means that it has been purged, leading to the replication error.
- Address the missing transactions: If the required binary log is no longer available on the master, you will need to address the missing transactions to restore replication. There are a few possible approaches:
- If there is another slave that is still replicating from the master and has the required binary logs, you can provision a new slave from that existing slave to catch up on the missing transactions.
- If you have a backup of the master, you can restore the backup to a new slave server and configure it to start replication from the correct binary log position.
- Alternatively, if the missing transactions are not critical or can be reconstructed, you can skip those transactions and manually apply them on the slave if necessary.
- Adjust the binary log expiration period: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider increasing the expire_logs_days variable on the master server to retain the binary logs for a longer period. This allows sufficient time for the slave to catch up with replication.
Remember to consult the MySQL documentation and consider seeking expert assistance for complex replication troubleshooting scenarios.
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